Japanese Kanji

ei

flourish · prosperity · honour

Jinmeiyō variant · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNさか.えるsaka
  • KUNは.えるha
  • KUNe

Meaning

Flourish, prosperity, honour, glory, splendour.

Stroke order for 榮

榮 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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